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The exciting world of cryptocurrency might seem like fun and games at first, but there's a dark side to it all. Malevolent hackers lurk around every corner of the Internet just waiting to pounce on a naive investor and trader. To avoid this tragic fate, you want to make sure you have a trusted and secure crypto wallet. There are several to choose from, but today, we're only looking at the five best crypto wallets in 2018.

BEST CRYPTO WALLETS: KEEPKEY

Hardware wallets are the most secure option for your cryptocurrency, and few are more stylish than KeepKey. On the inside, the UI is simple and easy thanks to Trezor's code and firmware (more on that later). On the outside, KeepKey is durable and attractive.

BEST CRYPTO WALLETS: NANO LEDGER S

Nano Ledger S is by far one of the most popular wallets around, and this is due to its low price of $65. Well, low compared to the competition, that is. Furthermore, Nano Ledger S is much smaller than the KeepKey, making it easy to carry around.

BEST CRYPTO WALLETS: TREZOR

As the third and final hardware wallet on this list, we'll take a look at Trezor. Trezor was one of the first to make a noise in the hardware wallet space, and it has set the bar pretty high since then. Trezor has high-rated security that protects from both real and virtual theft. Sure, it may not look as stylish as the KeepKey, but it will keep your currency safe even if your PC has malware.

BEST CRYPTO WALLETS: COINBASE

Coinbase is an online wallet and is extremely beginner friendly. Coinbase is what people call a "hot wallet." No, it's not warm, but it lets you quickly transfer your currency to the GDAX exchange for free. Furthermore, Coinbase has a vault if you want to have another extra layer of security. The only downside here is that Coinbase just offers Ethereuem and Bitcoin wallets for now.

BEST CRYPTO WALLETS: JAXX

If you want to combine the convenience of your smartphone with a secure wallet, then Jaxx is for you. Jaxx is the world's first mobile wallet solution offering versions of iOS, Android, desktop, and browser. The wallet lets you receive funds, scan a QR code and view your holdings all in one. There are also a wide array of advanced features. Hence, this is the perfect wallet for the tech-savvy crypto experts. However, that does mean Jaxx has a steep learning curve, but for thanks to sites like YouToken.io, you'll be a "cryptopro" in no time.